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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.16, 56,947.68 and 36,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.16, 56,947.68 and 36,060 is: 53,954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.16 : 56,947.68 = 36,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.16/56,947.68 = 36,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.16x = 56,947.68 × 36,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.16x = 2,053,533,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,533,340.80/38,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,954.93

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